Finding the Third Proportional to 757,452 and 1,629,348
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Solution
The third proportional to 757,452 and 1,629,348 is: 3,504,875.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
757,452 : 1,629,348 = 1,629,348 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
757,452/1,629,348 = 1,629,348/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
757,452x = 1,629,348 × 1,629,348 - Step 4: Simplify right side
757,452x = 2,654,774,905,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,654,774,905,104/757,452 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,504,875.43
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